If a Neuropsychological Test Is Being Used to Identify Brain

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a neuropsychological test is being used to identify brain a serious and progressive brain disorder that can be treated,then s/he would be MOST concerned about

• A)the rate of false positives for the test.
• B)the specificity of the test.
• C)the rate of false negatives for the test.
• D)the face validity of the test.
• E)the administration time for the test.

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